This introductory financial accounting course is designed for transfer students in business, information systems, and/or accounting. Students will study topics which include the accounting cycle, preparation and analysis of financial statements, internal control, depreciation, inventories, receivables, liabilities, stockholders' equity, ethical issues, and accounting as a decision-making tool.

Prerequisite: ACCTG 101 or ACCTG 020 or ACCTG 001A, all with a C or better

Students will use QuickBooks software to learn accounting. This course in computer-based accounting gives students hands-on use of QuickBooks business forms for recording sales and receivables, payables and purchases, and payroll. Students will explore various methods of business problem solving.

Students examine comprehensive and up-to-date accounting topics. Topics include the conceptual framework of accounting, income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows, inventory, plant assets, depreciation, intangible assets, and investments. Emphasis is placed on the study of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their impact on the financial statement presentation required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Students are introduced to Federal Individual Income Taxation with emphasis on statutory materials, principles, procedures, and terminology. Students focus on tax problems encountered by individual taxpayers and the basic concepts of gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, and tax credits. Topics will include: tax avoidance, tax planning techniques, issues of gift and estate taxation, and tax preparation for other entities, such as partnerships and corporations. A comparative analysis of California tax law will also be provided.

Students are introduced to accounting principles and procedures that apply to the operations of a small business. Students will analyze and process transactions, develop financial statements, and adjust and close records for a complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses. Students will use course management software to enhance learning by performing simulated accounting activities. This course prepares students for positions as accounting assistants or entry level bookkeepers.

Students will examine cultural, historical and political influences on alcohol and drug abuse and its impact on the community. Sociocultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs, addiction issues will be examined through the lens of Western and non-western societies, as well as a comparisons between the impact of substance use on gender, diverse ages and subgroups. As an overview course, the review of the pattern and progression of chemical addiction will connect treatment modalities and interventions from a theoretical perspective. Students will be required to attend outside workshops or events.

Students will examine in-depth the pharmacological and physiological effects of alcohol and other drugs, physical consequences of chemical dependency, and pharmacological/physiological treatment and recovery strategies.

Students will examine codependency through attachment theory across the lifespan. Codependency behaviors will be explored as a response to disrupted attachment, which includes individual, sociocultural, psychological and physiological impact. The physical legacy of disrupted attachment is connected with the neurological and Central Nervous System changes resulting from the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study indicators, and the legacy of this impact across the lifespan. Course topics include attachment theory definitions and characteristics, Pia Mellody's Five Core Symptoms, genograms, dysfunctional and healthy family systems, codependency and parenting, social and cultural indicators, the psychical legacy of disrupted attachment which includes damage to the immune system, approaches to recovery, and tools of recovery. Students will be required to attend self-help groups in the community.

Students will learn to conduct an assessment, orientation, treatment planning, record keeping, and relapse prevention (aftercare planning) from an ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) models in case management. Students will be required to attend outside self-help workshops or events.

Students will learn to address ethical, personal, and professional issues for alcohol and drug counselors, with an emphasis on continued individual growth and development. Ethical and professional standards, credentialing requirements, assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses, burnout and stress management, and peer networking will be examined. Students will be required to attend outside workshops or events.

Students examine the theories and purposes of various counseling approaches with individuals in addiction treatment. Theories will be explored for sociological, physiological and psychological process across the lifespan of the client. Students will also practice and demonstrate skills and interventions to support the counseling progress of recovering individuals integrating both cultural and age-related issues.

Students begin the clinical counseling experience hours in an approved chemical dependency treatment facility. Direct supervision is provided by a staff member meeting CCAPP/CAADE (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals/California Association for Alcohol and Drug Educators) approved standards. Students apply and integrate acquired knowledge and values. This "learning by doing" requires concurrent enrollment in 2.0 units of ADS 138 Work Experience for the first half of the 255 hours required for certification and is essential to adequately prepare for professional practice.

Students will study the differences in mental health and chemical dependency treatment cultures. They will review the key DSM5 diagnostic categories that appear in addiction treatment and approaches to assessment and treatment planning that address mental health, physical health, and substance abuse disorders. Students will examine psychotropic medication and the interaction with medication assisted approaches to treatment, as well as barriers to effective treatment. Professional ethics and scope of practice will also be covered.

Students become aware of the substantial percentage of those under criminal justice supervision that have one or more co-occurring mental disorders in addition to their substance use disorder. Students will review the intersection between behavioral health and addiction, approaches to co-occurring disorder assessment, symptoms of major mental health disorders, and trauma-informed services in the criminal justice system.

Students review the challenges facing addicted criminal justice clients. Addicted offenders may require help meeting basic life needs, such as finding housing, applying for a job, or cooking a meal. Students will explore the use of motivational interviewing to assist clients to manage their feelings, control impulses, and work toward concrete goals. Students will explore strategies and techniques which include confronting manipulation and setting boundaries.

Corequisite: Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status.

Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their vocational major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a vocational program (e.g., educational plan or coursework in a vocational subject area). The Alternate Plan is designed to allow students attend school one semester and work the next. A maximum of 8 units of Occupational Work Experience credit may be earned during any one semester, to a maximum of 16 units total. Students may only take one (if any) class in addition to work experience while they are enrolled in WE 138. Enrolled in an accredited secondary program. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

Prerequisite: Must have graduate degree in counseling, psychology or social work per LAADC requirements.

Students will learn approaches to codependency from an attachment theory, behavioral, and physical perspective. Course covers topics that include attachment theory definitions and characteristics, Pia Mellody's Five Core Symptoms, genograms, dysfunctional and healthy family systems, parenting, culture and codependency, reparenting, and approaches to recovery. This is one of six required courses for LAADC (Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) advanced certification. This course is not transferable and does not meet requirements of the AS Degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. This is part of a nine-unit series of courses preparing students with a masters degree in psychology or social work for an LAADC certificate of specialization through the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals and Programs (CCAPP).

Prerequisite: Must have graduate degree in counseling, psychology or social work per LAADC requirements.

Students will learn to address ethical, personal, and professional concerns of alcohol and drug counselors with an emphasis on continued individual growth and development. Ethical and professional standards, credentialing requirements, and assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses will be examined. This is one of six required courses for LAADC (Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor) advanced certification. This course is not transferable and does not meet requirements of the AS Degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. This is part of a nine-unit series of courses preparing students with a masters degree in psychology or social work for an LAADC certificate of specialization through the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals and Programs (CCAPP).

Students will study concepts of electricity, control, and electrical loads found on air conditioning and refrigeration circuits. The course includes both the theory and practices of electricity applicable to the air conditioning and refrigeration industries.

Students will study concepts of the vapor compression refrigeration system. The course includes both the theory and practice applicable to the mechanical function of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Students will gain technical knowledge and skills in the service, construction, and repair of medium to large central air conditioning systems. Students learn about comfort air conditioning systems, mechanical refrigeration systems, psychrometrics, humidification process, dehumidification process, duct systems, Fan Laws as well as the service procedures for central air conditioning systems.

Corequisite: Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status.

Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/technical subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Technical Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

Students will learn the analyses, maintenance, and service of hydronic heating and cooling systems and air distribution systems. Students will analyze design calculations, heat loss/gain, friction loss, and system balance for residential and commercial applications. Students will also study indoor air quality, water treatment, fan and pump performance and applications. Field trips may be required.

Students are introduced to the concepts of design, construction, and installation of sheet metal for the air conditioning industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of sheet metal working processes, such as layout, cutting, forming, and fabrication, and will apply these fundamentals to hands-on lab projects.

Students are introduced to the history and philosophy of administration of justice including law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Students study the responsibilities of criminal justice agents, legal frameworks, and the role of the justice system in a pluralistic society. Students will also explore the concepts of crime causation, punishments and rehabilitation, and training standards of criminal justice personnel.

Students study concepts of criminal law including history, philosophy, and legal structure. Students will examine definitions and classifications of crime, case law analysis, the court system, and the U.S. Constitution. Students will also explore crimes against person, property crimes, and the legal system as a social and cultural ideology.

Students are introduced to fundamental principles and procedures of criminal investigation including crime scene management, documentation methods, rules of evidence, and interviewing and interrogation. Students will also examine modus operandi, sources of information, chain of custody, and investigative techniques related to persons and property crimes.

Students will learn about practical aspects of civil, criminal, constitutional, family, immigration, and consumer law in a diverse society with an orientation toward civic involvement in the local community. This course will cover the evaluation, debate, and critical analysis of law and legal issues that affect individuals, their families, and communities. This course will also examine information on careers in law. Students will be required to participate in a community-based event.

Students examine the complex, dynamic relations between multicultural communities and the justice system in addressing crime and conflict with an emphasis on the challenges and prospects of administering justice. Topics will include the consensus and conflicting values in culture, religion, and law.

Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member will develop appropriate learning outcomes and activities. The number of units to be earned will be determined by the faculty and Division Dean. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Students examine the history, legal standards, and social apects of the rules of evidence including burden of proof, rules governing admissibility, hearsay, relevance, and types of evidence. Students will also explore judicial considerations, documentary evidence, and issues relating to witness examination and competency, and privileges.

Students learn about the history, theory, and practice of the correctional process in America with critical analysis of adult and juvenile correctional institutions, probation, parole, and community-based alternatives. Specific issues facing correctional systems such as inmate constitutional rights, effects of institutionalization, cost, overcrowding, ethnicity, gender, and aging are also explored.

Students will review and analyze the procedures and case-flow of the variety of case types processed in California Courts. Legal terminology unique to the judicial branch will be covered. Students examine the duties of court clerks in the processing of legal documents and in their role as custodians of judicial records. Attendance at a court session will be required.

Students will review and analyze the importance of court accountability, transparency, and procedural fairness to instill the public's trust and confidence in the courts. Students will discuss purposes and tools of court performance and how court performance directly relates to the public's perception of the court system. Students will identify the relationship among the court, the media, and the community.

Students will examine the variety of careers in the judicial branch and justice system. Students will learn about the public employment process and the basics of a successful application. They will identify the key knowledge, skills, and abilities involved in the employment process, such as locating job opportunities, writing resumes, networking, preparing for employment testing, and interviewing techniques. Topics will also include employer expectations, performance management, and work/life balance.

Corequisite: Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status.

Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their career major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a career program (e.g., education plan or coursework in a career/occupational subject area). Students can earn one unit of credit for each 60 hours of unpaid volunteer time or 75 hours of paid work during the semester. Students can repeat Career/Occupational Work Experience, combined with General Work Experience, or alone, up to a maximum of 16 units. Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.

Students are introduced to the field of social and cultural anthropology. Topics include the development of the field of anthropology, the concept of culture, language, ethnicity and communication, patterns of subsistence and economic systems. Students will also gain knowledge from other topics including gender and marriage, family, kinship and descent, political systems, spirituality, religion, the arts, and the challenge of globalization.

Students with disabilities are introduced to the benefits of exercise through walking and jogging and to the principles of exercise which will increase cardiovascular conditioning, endurance and flexibility. Adaptations will be integrated per the disability.

Students with disabilities will participate in personalized exercise programs created to focus on strength training, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis is on encouraging independence through the teaching of lifelong fitness skills.

Students are introduced to the theories and applications of two-dimensional (flat surface) form in visual art and design. Students will use a variety of media, tools, and techniques in studying line form, volume, space, value, texture, balance, proportion, movement, light and contrast. The course may include field trips.

Students are introduced to the principles and applications of design in three-dimensional form in space. Students study the elements and principles of design, using a variety of tools, techniques, and mediums which may include wire, cardboard, clay, and other materials at the instructor's discretion, in a studio lab setting. Field trips may be required.

Students are introduced to the fundamental elements and compositional principles of drawing. Lecture and studio practice will emphasize a variety of media, tools, and techniques in studying the elements and principles of drawing, including line, shape, value, perspective, proportion, balance, and unity. The course may include field trips.

Students will build on fundamental drawing skills to develop personalized approaches to content and materials in exercises using multiple historical and contemporary approaches to drawing. Students will explore artistic concepts, styles, and creative expression appropriate to intermediate-level drawing, focusing on complex subject matter and concepts using a variety of drawing mediums, techniques, and methodologies. Field trips may be required.

Students are introduced to expressive and technical principles in ceramic sculpture. Students will study the techniques and history of ceramic sculpture and develop a personal mode of expression and aesthetic development through class projects and research. Field trips will be required.

Students are introduced to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a range of
materials and practices. Students will practice various sculptural methods with attention to creative selfexpression
and historical context. A field trip may be required.

Students study fundamentals of clay construction including hand building techniques, use of the potter's wheel, surface decoration and glazing, and firing. The theories and practices of the ceramic medium and it's place in human history and world culture will be covered. Field trips may be required.

Students continue study of clay construction including hand building, wheel throwing, surface decoration, and firing. Emphasis is on individual aesthetic development and personal expression. Field trips may be required.

Students will explore a variety of methods of approach, learn various techniques, test the effects of different color schemes, become familiar with tools and materials of the craft, and develop skills related to painting through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice. Beginning Painting is an introductory studio course in acrylic and oil painting media.

Art 61 expands the students knowledge gained in Art 60, emphasizing development of personal aesthetics and composition. Conceptual issues will be introduced. Students will experiment with media, content and technique to further explore and develop their aesthetic style.

Recommended: Students should be familiar with computers and external devices such as cameras

Students will study key concepts of interactive media. Topics include its hardware and software, current applications, tools and techniques, aesthetics, and content development. Students will also develop a short multimedia piece.

Students learn fundamental concepts and practices of creating computer graphics. Topics will include using design elements, creating layouts, working among software programs, using scanners, digital cameras and other input devices, and printing. Students will apply the foundational principles and elements of design in a computer setting.

Prerequisite: ART 072 or ART 078 or ART 079B or ART 084B; all with C or better

Students will acquire the skills to produce media arts projects including content development, project management, selection of appropriate hardware/software, skills development, editing and production methods. Students will work independently or in teams to produce media arts projects.

Students will learn how to shoot, download and edit digital video for use in a variety of media. Topics will include an overview of tools available for digital video production, creating and importing video-clips, audio and graphic elements. Copyright and legal issues will be discussed. Field trips may be required.

Students will study the key concepts of building well-designed and functional web sites. Topics will include analysis of web architecture, an introduction to HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), creation of web appropriate graphics, designing for different devices, and web accessibility issues

Students who have completed Web Design 1 will take their skills to the next level. Students will study topics that will include analysis and deconstruction of web sites, advanced design concepts, integrating media, designing for multiple platforms, and an exploration of the latest technology. Students will be expected to work independently.

Students will develop an appreciation of the visual arts, aesthetics, and creative process. They are introduced to the analysis of art in terms of form, function, process, content, and themes. Students receive a broad overview of the visual arts, its elements and principles, media, techniques, and terminology. Students will also examine the role of art criticism and aesthetics in a historical and cultural context. Field trips may be required.

Students will study Western art history from the Prehistoric through the Gothic periods. Course content emphasizes painting, sculpture, and architecture from the most important centers of culture, and how art reflects historical, social, political, and religious attitudes of the time. Comparative analysis of styles with critical evaluation of aesthetics. A field trip may be required.

Students will study Western and Non-Western art history from the Renaissance through the present. Course content emphasizes painting, sculpture, and some architecture from the most important centers of culture, and how art reflects historical occurrences, social, political, and religious attitudes of the time. Comparative analysis of styles and artists with critical evaluation of aesthetics will be included. Topics include Early to High Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, Post Modernism. A field trip may be required.

Individual or small groups of students with previous coursework in the discipline who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Students will study astronomical processes related to the structure and origin of the solar system, the Milky Way, the lives of stars, galaxies, and the search for extraterrestrial life. The relationship of these processes to each other and to overarching astronomy concepts, such as the evolution of our universe and the laws of physics will be examined. Major focus includes the impact these processes have on civilization and recent research. The scientific method is illustrated as it relates to analyzing astronomy problems. ASTRO 010 taken with ASTRO 010L meets the lab science requirement for graduation/transfer.

This is a hybrid section. The class is taught both in person and online. There are required on-campus meetings and required online learning. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

This is a hybrid section. The class is taught both in person and online. There are required on-campus meetings and required online learning. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

ASTRO 010L is an introductory laboratory course in general astronomy. Students will make observations with portable telescopes on campus and use computer simulations to help visualize astronomical events. Students will make use of models to reproduce the apparent motion of planets and stars in the sky. They will investigate the properties of light and how our view of astronomical phenomena is affected by those properties. They will also explore astronomy in the news including current NASA missions and the search for signs of life's footprints outside of Earth. ASTRO 010L satisfies the CSU lab science requirement only if student has completed ASTRO 010.

Prerequisite: MATH 013 and ENGL (092 or 104) and CHEM 001A; all with C or better

Recommended: Recently completed biology course with high B or better in high school or college (i.e. Biol 20, Biol 21).

Biology 004A is the first course in a two term sequence for students exploring a career in the sciences, teaching, medicine, or biochemistry. This lecture and laboratory course emphasizes scientific method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, genetics, laboratory techniques in molecular genetics, and microevolutionary concepts and processes. Field trips may be required.

Biology 004B is the second course in a two-term sequence for students preparing for careers in the sciences, including the health sciences, biochemistry, research, and teaching. Students will study the basic biology and diversity of unicellular and multicellular organisms by emphasizing evolutionary theory, Earth history, phylogeny, form and function/adaptation, physiology, and ecology of life on Earth. Field studies may be required.

Students will be introduced to the principles of human biology covering all systems of the body including structure and function, diseases, and application of biotechnology. This course is intended for students in non-science majors to meet general education (life science) with a laboratory requirement.

Students will study the general principles and basic concepts of biology. The course includes the characterization of and classification of living systems, the cell, metabolism, development, genetics, evolution, ecology, dissection, and human health and reproduction. This is an introductory course for non-science majors. This course is not designed for biology or related pre-professional majors, except as a prerequisite for other biology courses.

Students will study the importance of human heredity in our lives, emphasizing the rapidly changing areas of human heredity and specific genetic disorders. The course includes the role of genetics in medicine, agriculture, and recombinant DNA Technology, and will explore the role and importance of genetic counselors and the genetic tests for disorders. This course is designed for non-science majors.

Students will study organisms, matter, and energy and their relationships to natural cycles, succession, and conservation. They will analyze environmental crises in the world today using ecological principles. This is a general Biology science course designed for students not majoring in Biology.

Students will study the structure of the human body: identifying its parts and systems, understanding interrelationships between the parts and systems, and making clinical applications. Laboratory activity includes the study of models, dissection of a human cadaver and other selected mammalian organs, and use of the microscope. This course is required for four-year nursing and pre-professional majors such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Chiropractic.

Prerequisite: BIOL 071 and (CHEM 001A or CHEM 015 or CHEM 030A or CHEM 032A) and MATH 013; all with C or better

Students will explore the different body systems (e.g. nervous, endocrine, muscular, urinary, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive) along with cellular physiology and metabolism. Students will also learn to use physiology to help diagnose and treat disease, along with answering questions like: "If you pull someone’s heart out of their chest, why does the heart keep beating? Why is 0.9% NaCl often the IV of choice in hospitals? Why is it dangerous to drink too much water too fast? Why do you feel dizzy when you stand up?" This course is required for four-year nursing and pre-professional majors in the health science field.

Prerequisite: (CHEM 001A or CHEM 015 or CHEM 030A or CHEM 032A) and (BIOL 071 or BIOL 072); all with C or better

Students are introduced to the structure and activities of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and algae. Students will study the principles of microbial control, metabolism, environmental microorganism genetics, genetic engineering, disease, modes of infection, and immunity. Emphasis is on aseptic laboratory technique and the application of microbiology to human welfare.

Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Students will increase understanding of broadcasting fundamentals, including on-air performance, technical operations, history, government regulations, and industry standards. Students will be introduced to station management skills. Field trips may be required.

Students will study advanced on-air presentation, station management and operations, and multi-platform broadcasting. Students will manage, operate equipment, and lead on-air programs for the campus radio station. Field trips may be required.

Recommended: BUS 007A and competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel programs

Students determine the content, styles, medium, and audience considerations for business communications. Students will acquire the skills to write succesful memorandums, letters, email messages, and reports. The grammar skills acquired in BUS 007A facilitate successful completion of this course. Prior completion of BUS 007A is highly recommended.

Students will study the basic elements of entrepreneurship; of starting and managing a small business. Students study management fundamentals including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the business. Students learn how to develop a business plan which includes: site location, legal form of business, capital requirements, raising capital, cash flow budget, and marketing and promotional plans.

Students study laws and regulations affecting business decisions including legal concepts and cases in the areas of ethics, business torts, contracts, consumer and merchant sales, competition, business environment, agency, employment and business organizations.

Students are introduced to the business functions and practices as they have developed over time in the U.S. Students will be introduced to topics such as organizational structure and behavior, management, marketing, finance and accounting, operations and information systems, and ethical responsibilities of corporations. Special emphasis will be placed on the emergence and impact of global business, and the significance of small businesses. Underlying many of the topics will be the management aspects of planning organizing, leading and controlloing of business units. Finally, the course will cover skills and attributes necessary for successful employment in the various functions of business.

This class is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students study fundamental theories of management, staffing, planning, organizing, controlling and leading as well as management concepts of motivation and communications. Students will also examine the application of formal organizational structure and study the impact of individual and small group behavior on organizational processes and performance. Case studies are included.

Students study basic concepts of individual, group, and organizational human behavior in relationship to interpersonal skills affecting productivity, performance, and human relations in the workplace. Students will focus on the interpersonal, informal, and formal communication processes, development of leadership, employer-employee and cross cultural relationships.

Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word including: creating documents; using tables and templates to create resumes and cover letters; creating research papers, newsletters, and merged mailing labels. In addition, students will learn how to use styles, create multilevel lists and charts, and table features. This is a self-paced course.

Students will learn the basic features of Excel to create charts, work with built in mathematical functions, create tables, and manage large worksheets. Students will apply themes and conditional formatting to modify the style of the worksheet as well as save files under different formats. Students will create excel databases as well as sort and filter data. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use the advanced features of Microsoft Excel to create Pivot Table and Pivot Chart reports, audit worksheets, analyze and summarize data, create macros, and work with visual basic for applications. Students will also import data from other applications, use database statistics, manage workgoup collaboration, and prepare a workbook for final distribution. This is a self-paced course.

Students use the basic features of Microsoft Access to design databases. They will create database objects such as tables, queries, forms, and reports. Students will import and export data. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use advanced features of Microsoft Access. They will customize forms and reports, create macros, Pivot Tables/Charts, integrate with other applications, secure databases, and write SQL statements. Students learn to group, and perform summary calculations in reports. They will create main forms and subforms, as well as create reports and sub reports. They will learn to import and export data between Access, Excel, and Word.

Students will learn the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint including creating new presentation, formatting, enhancing presentations with animation, video, tables, and charts. Students will also learn to create templates, review, publish, compare, combine, and protect presentations. This is a self-paced course.

Students will use advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint. They will apply advanced graphic techniques, insert and embed audio and video, and use tables and pie charts. They will also learn about publishing presentations in other formats. This is a self-paced course.

Students will learn the features of Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn features of Microsoft Outlook. They will acquire skills to create and manage email, calendars, scheduling of appointments, as well as contacts, tasks and notes. This is a self-paced course.

This is an online section concurrent with CA 45D, 55D, 60D, 65D, 70D, 75D. You may only enroll in one of these sections. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

This is an online section concurrent with CA 55D, 60D, 65D, 70D, 75D, 80D. You may only enroll in one of these sections. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students will gain practical hands-on experience in creating business documents using the current version of Microsoft Office applications. Students will learn to create, format and integrate Word and Excel documents, Access databases and PowerPoint presentations.

This course is the first semester of the one year college level general chemistry sequence. Students will study basic chemical principles: classification of matter, atomic structure and periodicity, chemical nomenclature, types of reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonds, physical states of matter and solution chemistry. This course is required for students majoring in physical and biological sciences and pre-professional majors, such as pre-medicine and dentistry.

Students will study topics including organic chemistry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory emphasizes qualitative and quantitative analysis of inorganic compounds and introduces electronic instrumentation. This course is a continuation of CHEM 001A, the second semester of a one year college level general chemistry sequence.

Students will study how chemistry impacts their everyday life. This course includes topics that address socio-cultural aspects of chemistry such as consumer products, and food production and nutrition. Students will also examine the design, use, and life cycle of synthetic materials and their environmental impact. This course is geared for non-science majors or for students without previous background in science.

This is the first semester of a year-long comprehensive organic chemistry course with emphasis on structure, reaction mechanisms, and kinetics. Students will study topics that include nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, reactions, and spectroscopic studies of organic compounds. They will use problem-solving techniques in order to elucidate mechanistic, structural, and stereochemical features of reactions and molecules, respectively. In lectures and laboratory students will implement methods that focus on synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation, and identification of organic structures, instrumental methods, and data interpretation.

The second semester of a year-long organic chemistry course designed to follow Chemistry 12A. Students will study topics including nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, reactions, and spectroscopic studies of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, acids, and other classes of organic and biological compounds. Students will use problem-solving techniques in order to elucidate mechanistic and structural and stereochemical features of reactions and molecules, respectively. In lectures and laboratory students will implement methods that focus on synthesis, isolation, purification, elucidation and identification of organic structures, instrumental methods and data interpretation.

Recommended: MATH 013 may be taken prior to or concurrent with CHEM 015.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, nomenclature, equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, and related topics. The central nature of chemistry among other branches of science is stressed, and examples of the important role that chemistry plays in our lives are presented. CHEM 015 is intended primarily as preparation for the CHEM 001A and 001B sequence. The course also meets the general education requirements for a laboratory science.

Students will learn the basic principles of chemistry with emphasis on descriptive rather than theoretical chemistry. Students will study topics including the scientific method, classification and properties of matter; measurement and the metric system, atomic structure; chemical periodicity; states of matter; chemical nomenclature; ionic and covalent bonding; types of chemical reactions; mass relationships; the mole concept; properties of electrolytes; chemical equilibria and energetics; and a brief introduction to nuclear medicine. This course is designed to support students majoring in allied heath-related fields. This is a first semester course in introductory chemistry.

Individual or small groups of students who would benefit fromIndependent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Students will study the principles and protocols of the Internet. Students learn methods used to move data from one location to another over the Internet including TCP/IP, Internet security, routing, DHCP, DNS, and VPN.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of networking concepts and technologies. Students acquire the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks across a range of applications. Topics include the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing, IPv4, IPv6, subnet masks, networking components, and basic network design.

Students acquire knowledge of how a router "learns" about remote networks and determines the best path to those networks. Students study topics including both static routing and dynamic routing protocols. Students acquire the skills necessary to plan and implement small networks using Cisco IP routers and basic switches.

Students will create their own XML documents, XML document type definitions, and schemas to describe their structure and content in building dynamic web pages. Students will also discover how to use cascading style sheets (CSS) to render XML documents using an ordinary web browser.

This is an online section. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students will learn how to create a database, implement using SQL (Structured Query Language), and create access to the Internet. Students will study database concepts, structure, access methods, and design considerations. The class will focus on object-relational databases.

Students will study how to use JavaScript to create dynamic web pages, and how to add animation and interactivity to make Web pages come alive. Students will learn how to use Document Object Model (DOM), Browser Object Model (BOM), and Dynamic HTML (DHTML) to be able to develop well-formed web pages.

Students will study the use of Python, a programming language, to create stand-alone and web-based applications. Students will acquire skills necessary to locate, evaluate, and utilize open source web materials.

This course is part of the STEM Core program. To apply to STEM Core, visit www.sjccstem.weebly.com or contact TamNhu.Nguyen@sjcc.edu. Students majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Science or tech-related fields are highly encouraged to apply.

This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

This class is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students will learn basic computer concepts with an emphasis on both the personal computer and enterprise computing. Students cover topics including hardware, application and system software, the internet and World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal issues, database management, systems analysis and design, programming, information systems, career opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and computer trends. Student get hands-on practice of introductory level skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and use of the internet. Students will be exposed to a programming language.

This class is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students will study C, a general-purpose programming language, which features brevity of expression, modern control flow and data structures, and a rich set of operators. Students will also study C++, an object oriented programming language that is built using the C language as a base. Students will learn the importance of portability and efficiency through a variety of programming assignments. This course includes application programs and/or systems software.

This class is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students learn the fundamentals and techniques of Object Oriented Programming (OOP). Topics covered include the elements of OOP, classes and objects, inheritance, polymorphism, overloading, overriding, member functions, member access, virtual functions, constructors, derived classes, dynamic objects, and exception handling. Modern programming and debugging techniques will be stressed throughout the course. Design Patterns and UML will also be introduced.

Students apply the concepts of the systems analysis development cycle which includes problem definition; data collection, and analysis, analysis of system alternatives, determination of feasibility, development of the system proposal, pilot or prototype systems development, systems design, program development, systems implementation, systems review, and evaluation.

Students acquire basic hands-on skills to operate and support today's personal computer (PC) hardware. Students study the hardware architecture and major components of the PC including diagnostic tests, processors, motherboards, memory, storage devices, peripherals, and video. This class is the first step towards acquiring the skills needed for the CompTia A+ certification.

Visual Basic is a programming language that allows rapid development of the Microsoft Windows graphical user interface. Students will learn to use Visual Basic .NET concepts, tools, and programming methodology to create user friendly Microsoft Windows applications.

This is a hybrid section. There are both required in-person meetings and online work. The required in-person orientation is 9/4 at 6pm in T202. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the assessment exercises must be done before student can enroll.

As the first course in the Technest Coding Academy, students will learn to think algorithmically to create code and to solve programming problems. Utilizing MIT-created instructional videos, SJCC faculty will guide, coach, and assist students in creating code. After students view the MIT lecture videos, faculty will answer questions, assist students with lab assignments, and proctor exams. Enrollment in this class is contingent upon acceptance into the Technest Coding Academy. Interested students will need to contact personnel listed in the schedule of classes. This is the MITx6.00 Introduction to Computer Science course.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the assessment exercises must be done before student can enroll.

As the second course in the Technest Coding Academy, students learn the three main factors of data science: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. Topics include critical concepts and skills in computer programming and statistical inference, and the analysis of real-world datasets, as well as social issues surrounding data analysis such as privacy and design. This is the UC Berkeley Data 8 Foundations of Data Science course.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Recommended: Ability to accurately measure and do calculations using feet, inches, and fractions.

Students will learn to properly use a variety of hand and power tools that are commonly utilized in constructing and repairing houses. Students will also learn about materials used in the construction industry including dimensional and engineered lumber, manufactured and green building materials, and fasteners and adhesives. These tools and materials will be used to build projects in the shop. Students also learn how to choose the best tool for the job at hand and to use that tool efficiently and safely. This entry-level course to the construction industry is a prerequisite for several of the other Construction Technology courses.

Recommended: Ability to accurately measure and do calculations using feet, inches, and fractions

Students are introduced to the requirements and techniques of properly framing residential structures per the Residential Code and local requirements. They will construct and erect a 200-500 sq ft building project/sheds, layout, frame floors, ceilings, plumb, and line walls. Students will also acquire skills in laying subfloor, hanging shear wall and installing metal fasteners. Students will learn to read simple floor plans and identify foundation types and parts. Green building techniques will be stressed. Field trips may be required.

Students will be introduced to the concepts of residential plumbing systems and green technology. The course covers the theory and practice of plumbing for residential dwellings. Students will study topics including, but not limited to, drain, waste and vent design and installation, domestic water piping systems design and installation, gas piping systems design and installation, and plumbing fixture installation and repair.

Students will study the fundamentals of residential and commercial electrical wiring including electrical theory, installation of receptacles, switches, GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), AFCIs (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters), lighting devices and service panels. Students will develop a working knowledge of circuits, sizing conductors, box fill, load calculations, wiring diagrams, grounding requirements, circuit breakers and pipe bending. Electrical codes, symbols, energy saving technology, tools of the trade and safety will also be covered. This course meets the state requirement for entry level electricians to be get their trainee card.

Students will be introduced to reading and interpreting residential and light commercial construction drawings and specifications. Topics include green and traditional materials, symbols, and abbreviations. Students will learn to interpret plot plans, floor and roof plans, elevations, details, and sectional views including the alphabet of lines. This is a print reading, not a drafting course, although sketching techniques are taught. Use of the architect's scale is taught.

Students will be introduced to project management, time management, project organization, risk management, and effective management of people in the construction trades. Students will obtain a clearer understanding of the challenges and changes of residential and commercial workplace safety, equipment, and the construction industry as a whole.

Students will be introduced to the California Residential Code (CRC), which is based on the first ten chapters of the International Residential Code (IRC). Topics include interpreting and applying code regulations, requirements for obtaining building permits and the inspection process, and working cooperatively with building inspectors.

Students interested in becoming a union construction worker are introduced to the apprenticeship programs of the North American Building Trades Unions. Students will receive an overview of the building trades and construction industry, apprenticeship programs, as well as skills in construction math, safety awareness, and proper use of basic hand tools. Field trips may be included.

Students will study principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in relationships. The course includes the study of theory and research findings and their application to communication in interpersonal relationships in personal and professional contexts.

Students will acquire theory and technique of public speaking. Students focus on the following basic elements: rhetorical theory, researching, organizing and outlining a topic, analyzing an audience, effective use of language, ethics, effective presentation aids, critical listening, credibility, and physical delivery. Students taking this course online must be able to record and upload audiovisual files.

This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students will study intercultural communication in domestic and global contexts. They will examine the influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different cultural groups. They will develop skills for appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of U.S.-American culture.

Students will learn methods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Students will develop skills in identifying fallacies in reasoning and language, testing evidence and evidence sources, advancing a reasoned position, and defending and refuting arguments. Students engage in analysis, presentation, and evaluation of oral and written arguments.

Students will study the principles of communication in a variety of group contexts. They will learn about theories, applications, and the evaluation of group communication processes. Students will acquire skills including problem solving, conflict management, decision making, and leadership.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students are introduced to the field of cosmetology, including history, career paths, professional image, and communication skills needed in a professional salon setting. Students focus on the structure, growth, and infection prevention of hair, skin, and nails. They also study chemical compounds in cosmetology products and their effect on the human body. Cosmetology 010A is the first course in a sequence required in cosmetology. This course, along with COS 010B, COS 105A, and COS 105B, meets the District lab science requirement for Cosmetology majors only.

Students advance in theory skills learning in-depth information including electricity, light therapy, anatomy, physiology, rules and regulations of Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, business management and people skills. Students are required to keep a note-book and to write reports which include deductive reasoning and critical thinking. This course, along with COS 010A, COS 105A, and COS 105B, meets the District lab science requirement.

Students will apply the technical and theoretical knowledge related to basic skills in cosmetology, current salon techniques, and trends. Emphasis is placed on application skills of hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, hair styling, hair cutting, manicuring, facials, eyebrow arching, make-up, and scalp and hair treatments. Client safety and sanitary precautions for each practical service is emphasized. This course, along with COS 010A, COS 010B, and COS 105B, meets the District lab science requirement.

Students who are experienced, licensed cosmetologists will continue their training in the second course learning teaching methods of becoming a Master Teacher in cosmetology. This course will provide students with classroom management competencies, subject mastery skills, and expanded career options. Students will gain an additional 300 hours of lecture/demonstration and laboratory training that include technical and practical aspects of cosmetology.

Students will acquire the skills required to render professional services as an Esthetician. Students are provided with basic knowledge of the theory and practice pertaining to esthetics and skin care. Theory and practical training includes professional image and ethics, sanitation, disinfection, and safety, standard massage, client consultation, skin analysis, and makeup color theory. Students begin to prepare for the State board examination to obtain the Esthetician license. Students are required to attend a field trip. Esthetics I is the first course in a sequence of two in which students are required to complete 300 hours of practice on one another.

Students continue to develop skills required to render professional services on clients in the skin care industry. Theory and practical training includes the application of chemical peels, waxing, essential oils, and electrical apparatus. Students are required to attend a field trip. Esthetics II is designed for continuing students to complete the state board requirement of 600 hours.

Continuing students attend this laboratory class in order to complete the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology state board licensing requirements of 1600 hours and credits. This course is variable unit (1.0 to 13.0 units) depending on the student's requirement needs.

Recommended: A solid command of the English language, particularly strong writing skills

Students will explore dance from an aesthetic, historic, and cultural point of view. Students will examine the elements of dance including body, space, time, and dynamic qualities and develop a vocabulary with which to analyze and write critically about dance. Dance will be explored in many of its genres including social dance, jazz dance, ballet, modern, and dance from cultures around the globe from historical and contemporary perspectives. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Students are introduced to fundamental aspects of ballet technique. Students will explore principles of alignment, port de bras, positions and articulation of the feet, as well as concepts of musicality and rhythm. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to ballet at the most basic level. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required. No previous dance experience necessary.

Students focus on the beginning level of ballet technique while learning Classical ballet terminology through barre and centre work. Students will explore principles of alignment, port de bras, coordination, and musicality while developing strength, flexibility, control, and performance quality. The student will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to ballet as a classical art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required. It is recommended that students take DANCE 009, Ballet Fundamentals, or have some previous dance experience before taking this course.

Prerequisite: DANCE 010 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students develop artistry and technique of classical ballet at the intermediate level. They apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of intermediate level barre and centre combinations. The class will draw from the beginning level class while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, and the use of Classical ballet vocabulary. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 011 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students continue to develop the student's artistry and technique of classical ballet at a high-intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of high-intermediate level barre and centre combinations. The high-intermediate level class will draw from the previous level classes while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, and the use of Classical ballet vocabulary. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 011B with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students develop the artistry and technique in classical ballet at the advanced level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of advanced level barre and centre combinations. The advanced level class will draw from the previous level classes while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, and the use of Classical ballet vocabulary. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Recommended: Completion of one or more courses in beginning ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, modern dance, or ballroom.

Students will be involved in the dance rehearsal process which culminates in a public performance. Students participate as dancers, rehearsing and performing newly created, original student choreography. Dancers in this course will be required to perform in a large group using six or more dancers.

Recommended: Completion of one or more courses in beginning ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, modern dance, or ballroom.

Students will be involved in the dance rehearsal process which culminates in a public performance. Students participate as dancers, rehearsing and performing newly created, original student choreography. Dancers in this course will be required to perform in a small group using three to five or more dancers.

Students will be involved in the dance rehearsal process which culminates in a public performance. Students participate as dancers, rehearsing and performing newly created, original student choreography. Dancers in this course will be required to perform a solo or a duet.

Students are introduced to the fundamental skills and terminology of jazz dance technique. Students will learn primary positions, isolations, and locomotor movements. Exploration of movement qualities, basic rhythms, and musical phrasing unique to jazz dance will be a focus of the course. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to jazz dance as a dynamic art form. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students are introduced to beginning skills and terminology of jazz dance technique. The student will integrate beginning positions, isolations, and locomotor movements into full body actions and explore movement qualities, rhythms, and musical phrasing unique to jazz dance. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to jazz dance as a dynamic art form. Attendance at a live performance may be required. It is recommended that students take DANCE 019, Jazz Dance, Fundamentals, or have some previous dance experience before taking this course.

Prerequisite: DANCE 020 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

This course works to develop the students artistry and jazz dance technique at the intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of intermediate jazz dance combinations. The course will draw from the beginning level class while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, artistry, and the use of vocabulary. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 021 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students continue to develop their artistry and jazz dance technique at the high-intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in the execution of high-intermediate jazz dance combinations. The course will draw from the intermediate level class while increasing the difficulty in coordination, complexity, tempo, stamina, artistry, and the use of terminology. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of hip-hop dance technique. Students will learn primary positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes as well as rudimentary rhythm and phrasing unique to hip-hop dance and music. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to hip-hop as an expressive art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

This course works to develop the student's artistry and technique in hip-hop dance at the beginning level. The student will learn positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns, and level changes. The student will explore the syncopated rhythm and phrasing unique to hip-hop dance. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to dance as an expressive art form. It is recommended that students take DANCE 023A, Hip-Hop, Fundamentals, before enrolling in this course. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 023B with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

This course works to develop the student's artistry and technique in hip-hop dance at the intermediate level. Students continue to gain knowledge of hip-hop history and intermediate level positions, isolations, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes with increasingly more complicated patterns and weight changes. The student will explore the syncopated and polyrhythmic phrasing unique to hip-hop dance. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students will apply concepts of dance choreography and composition to create a large group work of 6 or more dancers for public performance. Choreographers will also craft the look and feel of his/her dance through design elements of costume, lighting, set design, and music.

Students will apply concepts of dance choreography and composition to create a small group work of 3 to 5 dancers for public performance. Choreographers will also craft the look and feel of his/her dance through design elements of costume, lighting, set design, and music.

Students will apply concepts of dance choreography and composition to create a solo or duet work for public performance. Choreographers will also craft the look and feel of his/her dance through design elements of costume, lighting, set design, and music.

Students are introduced to modern dance technique at the fundamental level. Students will learn basic positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns, level changes, and spatial orientation. The students will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to modern dance as an expressive art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Students develop artistry and technique of modern dance at the beginning level. The student will learn beginning positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes, and spatial orientation. The students will will gain an appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to dance as an expressive art form. It is recommended that students take DANCE 049, Modern Dance, Fundamentals, or have some previous dance experience before taking the class. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 050 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students develop artistry and technique of modern dance at the intermediate level. The students will learn positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns, level changes and spatial orientation. The student will work towards a deeper level of artistry and expression through musicality and dynamic qualities of movement. The students will gain an understanding and appreciation of their unique bodies in relation to dance as an expressive art form. Attendance at a live dance performance may be required.

Prerequisite: DANCE 051 with C or better, or assessment based on instructor evaluation

Students develop artistry and technique at the high-intermediate level. The student will apply theory and technique with attention to musicality and performance in execution of high-intermediate positions, gestures, traveling and jumping steps, turns and level changes with increasingly more complicated patterns and weight changes. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students gain in-depth instruction in the steps, rhythm, and partnering techniques of selected forms of Latin dance. Through improvisation and sequencing, students will explore the dynamics and style of various forms of Latin ballroom dances, such as: Rhumba, Cha-cha, Salsa, Mambo, and Samba. Attendance at a live performance may be required.

Students are introduced to the general principles and basic concepts of anatomy and physiology of the human body with emphasis on the structures of the head and neck, oral cavity, human dentition, tooth morphology, oral embryology and histology and how each component interrelates to the body systems. Students will acquire the skills necessary to obtain a patient's medical and dental health history and vital signs. With the use of diagnostic techniques, students will demonstrate on a patient a clinical examination and chart findings. This course meets the lab science requirement for Dental Assisting majors only.

This introductory course covers in-depth principles and concepts of disease transmission, OSHA, and infection control regulations that meet the Dental Board of California's requirement for licensing. Students are introduced to microbiology and concepts in the scientific process. Principles and techniques in sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment are covered in-depth. Students learn how to use and maintain dental operatory equipment, position operator, assistant, and patient, set-up, instrument transfer, retraction methods, and oral evacuation skills. Properties of gypsum dental materials are presented and models of human dentition are constructed using gypsum materials.

Students are introduced to policies of the Dental Assisting Program with emphasis on safe work practice and professionalism. The history of dentistry, current concepts in dental care, communication skills, and preventive dentistry are presented along with Dental Assisting functions, education, scope of practice, professional organizations, and licensing requirements for members of the dental team. This course also introduces law and ethics applicable to dentistry and library research methods. Students work collaboratively to present preventive dentistry concepts to the local community as a community service project and will teach a patient how to improve their dental health.

This highly technical course prepares the student to take diagnostically effective dental x-rays without exceeding a safe number of re-exposures. The student will learn the principles and biological effects of radiation, components of the dental x-ray equipment, intra-oral exposure techniques, radiation safety, film processing, mounting, and infection control procedures used when exposing film on a mannequin. According to the Dental Board of California, students must be pass the written exam with a 75% or higher before beginning dental x-ray exposures on patients.

Prerequisite: DENT 151 and DENT 152 and DENT 153, all with C or better

Corequisite: DENT 154 and DENT 156

Students focus on principles of four-handed dentistry, which include assisting at chairside during operative procedures performed in a general dental office. Skills include preparing for the administration of local anesthetic, dental dam, matrix systems, instrument identification and transfer, burs and handpiece maintenance, mixing dental materials, and assisting during restorative procedures.

Prerequisite: DENT 151 and DENT 152 and DENT 153, all with C or better

Corequisite: DENT 154 and DENT 155

Students build on chairside assisting and manipulation of dental materials skills learned in previous courses. Emphasis is on properties, uses, and manipulation of dental materials and practices associated with prosthodontic procedures including dental implants. The course will introduce RDA skills and the student will demonstrate the technical skills and knowledge necessary to assist and/or work independently in manipulating dental materials, fabricating final impressions, custom provisional crowns, custom trays, assemble a facebow, take digital impressions using CAD/CAM, and learn to use a model trimmer to cut gypsum models.

Prerequisite: DENT 154 and DENT 155 and DENT 156; all with C or better and current CPR Certification (Adult/Infant/Child)

Corequisite: DENT 162

This highly technical course is to complete the radiography acquirement necessary to in DENT 154. Students learn about more advanced techniques including, digital radiography, modifications of paralleling technique, the edentulous patient, occlusal, panoramic radiography, and radiography for children. Concepts of oral pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and in-depth coverage of medical emergencies in the dental office are presented. The student produces full mouth surveys of dental x-ray film with a minimum of errors. Successful completion of this course and DENT 154 fulfills requirements for the California Radiation Safety Certificate.

Prerequisite: DENT 156 with C or better, and current enrollment in the full-time Dental Assisting program

Corequisite: DENT 161

This highly technical course builds on the fundamental skills acquired in previous courses. Students will study duties associated with operative dentistry and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) as described in the California Dental Practice Act. Students are taught to a level of proficiency that meets the required skills for the RDA State Board examination and California Dental Law and Ethics.

Prerequisite: DENT 154 and DENT 155 and DENT 156, all with C or better

Corequisite: DENT 161 and DENT 162

Students will acquire dental assisting skills and knowledge specific to dental specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Endodontics. All Registered Dental Assistant allowable duties listed in the California Dental Practice Act that are directly related to the above dental specialties are taught in-depth to lab and/or pre-clinical competency level. Also, completion of this course fulfills the Dental Board of California requirements for certification in Coronal Polishing. The importance of patient management and the required legal protocols are followed throughout the course.

Students participate in clinical externship in a general dental office for 100 hours and perform chairside assisting, lab, and business office responsibilities described by the American Dental Association of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the State Dental Practice Act. Students focus on increasing skills and knowledge to achieve intermediate clinical-level dental assisting and RDA skills. They receive in-depth coverage in securing and maintaining employment, laws governing employment, and CAL-OSHA's Employee's Right to Know Act. This course is the second of three externships.

Students participate for 100 hours in the final clinical externship in a specialty dental office and/or general practice that performs specialty dental treatment to achieve advanced clinical-level skills described by the American Dental Association of the Commission on Dental Accreditation and the State Dental Practice Act. Students are introduced to Substance Use Disorders, diversion programs, and recovery models related to dentistry. Students will also learn how to recognize and report child, elderly and dependent abuse, and domestic violence. They are introduced to the importance of cultural competence and career paths.

Students will learn the appropriate use of formal and informal observation tools, case study portfolios, recording, and rating systems. The use of multiple assessment and observation strategies, in various early childhood settings, will be covered. Emphasis will be on use of assessment strategies that inform and provide for developmentally appropriate curriculum. To ensure accurate observations and assessments, the importance of collaboration between teacher, families, and other professionals will be examined.

Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines, may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the numbers of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Students will explore the major content areas in early childhood curriculum (birth to age 6) and plan, present, and evaluate activities in early childhood classrooms. This course provides developmentally appropriate teaching strategies based on observation and assessments across the curriculum, including: academic content areas; play, art, and creativity; and development of social-emotional, communication, and cognitive skills. Students will analyze their teaching experiences and utilize this knowledge to inform and improve skills in working with children. Off-site observations may be required.

Prerequisite: FCS 070 and ECE 101 and ECE 102 and ECE 107; all with C or better, TB clearance, and fingerprinting clearance as required by California Department of Justice

Students explore connections between theory and practice using child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment, and knowledge of the major content areas in the early childhood curriculum. Planning, implementing, and evaluating experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children will be emphasized. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under the quality supervision of an ECE/CD (Early Childhood Education/Child Development) faculty and other qualified early education professionals. This course requires off-campus attendance at early childhood sites.

Students will examine the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all young children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity as well as school environment experiences. Off-site observations will be required.

Students are introduced to the value of arts, crafts and creative activities in the classroom. Students will explore the distinction between arts and crafts and how these experiences support positive brain development in young children. Developmental levels of children will be examined in planning and selecting appropriate creative experiences for children. Students will gain experience in planning and presenting creative experiences for children. This course is required for a certificate and AS degree in Early Childhood Education.

This course introduces students to language based activities in the early childhood education curriculum. Students will study topics including stages of language development, theories of language acquisition and the roles of parents and educators in promoting language related activities. Students will study how to plan, prepare and present a variety of appropriate activites to stimulate language development and usage. Children's books, poetry, storytelling, games, charts, puppetry, flannel boards, and the use of computer based technology will be introduced.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 and READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better

Corequisite: FCS 070

Students examine the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community; emphasis will be on historical and social factors. Patterns of development, child rearing, and the value of education in contemporary American society will be discussed. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted. Community resources that foster the positive development of the child in the context of the family will be identified. This course meets licensing and the Child Development Permit requirements for teachers.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 and READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better

Students will be introduced to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, and curriculum related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. The course includes topics on germs and illnesses, daily health inspection skills, health practices, nutrition, food safety, chronic illness, and disaster planning, and integrating these concepts into everyday planning and program development. This course is required for a child care certificate and AS degree in Early Childhood Education.

Students are introduced to designing music, movement, and rhythm activities for children. They will focus on the predominant theories of movement and music education and will create developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum. Students will learn to evaluate a wide variety of music, movement, and rhythm activities as they gain skills in planning and presenting these activities to children.

Recommended: Completion of 12 units in Early Childhood Education including core courses in Child Development, Child Family and Community and Programs/Curriculum

Students examine the methods and principles of supervising student teachers in early childhood classrooms. They study the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents, and other staff. Students are required to complete off-campus classroom observations.

Students will study the factors that promote successful inclusion of children from birth to 5 years with special needs in typical early education and care settings. Students will learn how to adapt the classroom environment and curriculum so children with special needs can successfully be included in typical early childhood settings. Students also learn what to do when concerns arise, early warning signs, how to refer children suspected of having a disability, and how to work more effectively with families. Students will explore emotional issues and feelings that surround inclusion. Legal resources available to families whose children have special needs will also be introduced.

Students study how to manage the behavior of children using a variety of communication, guidance, and discipline strategies. Students will learn to distinguish between typical developmentally appropriate behaviors, and atypical behaviors that jeopardize the health, safety, and welfare of self and others. Students will also learn to support children in the development of self-regulation skills.

Students will identify the principles and practices of implementing an Anti-Bias Curriculum (ABC) for children. Emphasis will be placed on culturally and linguistically appropriate anti-bias approaches as they impact the work with young children and their families in early education programs. Students will reflect on issues related to social identity, stereotypes, bias, prejudices, and media influence. This course promotes equity and a deeper understanding of how to best support children as they gain a sense of identity and become confident members of our complex and diverse society.

Students learn curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs. The topics include; designing inclusive environments, partnering with families, learning how to conduct observations and assessments from birth to school age, and preparing an education plan. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence.

Students are introduced to macroeconomic theory, including the principles of supply and demand, the market and banking systems. They will examine the forces affecting the national economy such as money and credit, income, employment, prices, and monetary and fiscal policies. They will study economic fluctuations including changes in aggregate demand, aggregate supply, employment, inflation, interest rates, and the international value of the dollar to output.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students are introduced to microeconomic theory including economic behavior of individual economic units such as consumers, firms, and resource owners. They will examine the market system as a means of solving problems in the production and distribution of goods and services in a society. Students analyze the effectiveness of the price system in providing the society with an equitable distribution of goods, services, and income. They will also study microeconomic problems such as monopoly power of big business and big unions, government regulations and consumer protection, the energy crisis, taxes, and welfare.

Students examine the role and function of the educational system in a multicultural society. The promise and challenges associated with kindergarten through grade twelve education in the United States will be explored. Topics will include teaching as profession and career pathways, historical and philosophical foundations of the educational system, California's content standards and frameworks, and contemporary educational issues. This course requires a minimum of 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a variety of public, elementary and middle school classrooms that reflect California’s diverse student population.

Students will assume the roles and responsibilities associated with being a Peer Leader employee and gain knowledge in leadership.This course introduces the philosophy of small-group peer-assisted learning. It is designed to develop the role of a Peer Leader with focus on principles and practices of effective leadership, mentorship, oral and aural communication skills to facilitate learning within a small-group setting.

Prerequisite: Students must be 18+ years at the start of class and have American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers current through the end of class.

Students will study patient assessment, CPR review, splinting, emergency childbirth, and shock and wound management. This course is for non-ambulance professional rescuers who are first to arrive at an emergency medical scene. Students successfully completing this course will receive Emergency Medical Responder Certification and will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Emergency Medical Responder test.

Prerequisite: American Heart Association CPR-Certification Healthcare Provider card, current throughout the length of the program, and student must be 18 years of age prior to first day of class per certification requirements

Students will acquire the theory, skills, and knowledge necessary to earn an EMT-B certificate of completion in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) skills testing is included in the course. Upon course completion the student must take a National Registry written exam through a NREMT approved testing site. This course meets state and national standards for EMT-B training and is approved by Santa Clara County Emergency Medical Services as preparation for EMT-B certification. Students must provide own transporation to a mandatory ride-along and clinical experience.

Prerequisite: Continuing students must complete ((ENGL 104 or ENGL 092) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101)) or ESL 091; all with C or better. New students will be placed based on the results of assessment.

Students will learn the skills necessary for writing college level compositions. Students learn expository writing, critical reading, and research techniques. Students will also learn to write academic essays including a documented research paper in conventional format using MLA style. English 001A is the first transfer level English course.

English 001B is a second semester college composition course. Students will study expository and argumentative writing directed toward an analysis of ideas and concepts from a wide variety of literature. Students will read fiction, drama, poetry, and essays critically reading in these genres for the purpose of writing.

Students will learn to identify the basic structures of arguments and the ways people use language to fortify or to falsify arguments. This course presents the techniques of critical reasoning and advanced composition. Students will analyze and demonstrate these techniques by writing and critiquing essays. This course is specifically designed to meet the IGETC critical thinking requirement.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 or ENGL 104) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better or placement based on assessment

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of writing poetry, such as the sonnet, blank verse, ballad, haiku, villanelle, and free verse. Students will discuss and analyze poems written by published writers and by their classmates.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 or ENGL 104) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better or placement based on assessment

Students are introduced to the principles and forms of fiction, such as description, mood, tone, theme, character development, narration, short story, novella, and the novel. Students will read and produce works of fiction.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 or ENGL 104) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better or placement based on assessment

Students are introduced to the principles and forms of drama such as conflict, setting, timing, pace, dialogue, scene-building, radio or television plays, one-act, and full-length plays for the theatre. Students will produce a portfolio of drama.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 or ENGL 104) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101), all with a P or placement based on assessment

Students will study the progression of American literature from its beginning to 1865 with emphasis on social and cultural backgrounds. This course includes works of writers of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Romantic periods.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 or ENGL 104) and (ENGL 102 or READ 101), all with C or better or placement based on assessment

Students are introduced to the development of British literature from its beginnings in the 8th Century AD through the 18th Century. Students will read and discuss examples of epic, lyric, drama, and prose writings.

Prerequisite: ESL 302 or ENGL 322 and (ENGL 330 or ENGL 335) or READ 301 and (ENGL 330 or ENGL 335); all with C or placement based on assessment

Students will focus on the writing of short compositions in response to readings reflecting sentence variety, syntactic complexity, and paragraph efficiency using a variety of rhetorical modes. Students will also read college-level materials and write responses to the readings. Students will edit compositions for punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. This course prepares students for English 001A, the General Education transfer English Composition course.

Individual or small groups of students who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the number of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Prerequisite: READ 350 or (ESL 312 and ESL 313), all with P grade or placement based on assessment

Students learn the steps of the writing process, the development of paragraphs and short multi-paragraph compositions, the writing of summaries, and the basic rules of standard English usage. The lab component provides individualized writing help for each student. This course is designed to develop students' competence in basic writing skills two levels below English 1A.

In this interdisciplinary course students examine the foundations for a sustainable future and interaction between human civilization and the environment. Students explore the major issues facing our planet; population growth, resource exploitation, pollution, and dwindling biodiversity. They analyze environmental policies and their effectiveness. Field trips are required. The course is designed for non-science majors to meet AA/AS general education laboratory science requirements in either biological or physical science.

Students will write a variety of advanced ESL level texts that exhibit depth, relevance, and complexity in idea development. Compositions will include a short problem-solution paper using outside sources and MLA format, and a technical report. Students will also apply literal, inferential, interpretive reading, and critical thinking skills, likewise, enhance skills in vocabulary comprehension and acquisition and the advanced level of language learning. Reading materials highlighting current issues and topics of interest across cultures will include articles, essays, a technical report, and literary works. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English one level below English 1A.

This open entry/open exit course provides individualized support for English Language Learners in need of English skills improvement. Students will use educational software and online formats that expand and enrich the learning experience beyond the classroom.

Prerequisite: ESL 312 and ESL 313, both with P grade or placement based on assessment

Students will focus on writing essays that exhibit the depth and complexity of low-advanced language level academic texts. They will study language elements used to present clear and effective thesis statements. They will evaluate a variety of texts that demonstrate the ways writers express ideas for a variety of purposes and intent. Students will also continue to improve skills in academic and extensive reading, critical thinking, and vocabulary acquisition. Reading materials will highlight current issues and topics of interest across cultures including articles, essays, and literary works. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English two levels below English 1A.

Prerequisite: ESL 322 and ESL 323 and ESL 324, all with P grade or placement based on assessment.

Corequisite: ESL 312L

Students will read and write multiple-paragraph compositions with the depth and complexity of high-intermediate academic texts. They will expand their study of well-written paragraphs to include short essays on academic topics. They will acquire grammar, writing, revision, and editing skills for college-level academic work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 312L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance. ESL 312 is a high-intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English three levels below English 001A.

This laboratory course is required learning assistance for students enrolled in ESL 312. Students will receive individualized instructional support and use educational software that expands students’ experience with writing short essays that demonstrate logical development of a thesis and grammatical and lexical proficiency at an intermediate-high proficiency level.

Students will acquire reading and vocabulary skills at a intermediate-high level of English proficiency. They will read and respond to introductory college-level texts, develop literal and critical comprehension, and expand vocabulary for academic purposes. Strongly recommended: concurrent enrollment ESL 312 or ESL 314 or ESL 208.

Prerequisite: ESL 332 or ESL 532 with P grade or placement based on assessment.

Corequisite: ESL 322L

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in ESL (323 or 324 or 327) is strongly recommended

Students develop intermediate level writing proficiency. They will write paragraphs and journals on various topics to acquire grammar, writing, and lexical skills. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance.

This laboratory course is required learning assistance for students enrolled in ESL 322. Students will receive individualized instructional support and use educational software that expands their experience with paragraphing and sentence level grammar.

Prerequisite: ESL 323 or ESL 333 with P grade or placement based on assessment

Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in (322 or 324 or 327) and ESL 203 is strongly recommended.

Students acquire reading and vocabulary skills at the intermediate level of proficiency in English. Students will develop reading comprehension and vocabulary development and engage in discussion and writing activities. Strongly recommended: concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 and/or ESL 324 and/or ESL 208.

Students will learn listening skills such as inferring speaker’s point of view, intent, and tone, recognizing target vocabulary and idioms, identifying events in sequence, and applying note-taking skills. Students will also learn speaking skills at the intermediate level of proficiency such as using effective discussion techniques to exchange and verify information, request clarification, interrupt a conversation, express opinions, and prepare for, create, and deliver short oral presentations. Strongly recommended: concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 or ESL 323 or ESL 208.

Students further their study of the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. They are introduced to the phonetic alphabet and study the sound-spelling correlations of English. They also receive further instruction on the production of sounds in word-initial and word-final environments, intonation and stress patterns in multi-syllabic words, and native-like sentence stress, rhythm and intonation. Multimedia and online resources supplement the course.

Recommended: It is recommended that the student has completed higher levels of Adult Education ESL courses.

Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with health care. This course is designed as the part of the Medical Career Preparation CTE Program. Students acquire language, vocabulary, and cultural information necessary for communicating in English with patients and their families, health care providers, and health service co-workers.

Recommended: It is recommended that the student has completed higher levels of Adult Education ESL courses.

Students are introduced to the language used in operating and supporting the computer. This course is designed for the proposed noncredit Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) Pathway Program.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Recommended: It is recommended that the student has completed higher levels of Adult Education ESL courses.

ESL 531 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low listening and speaking skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn listening skills, such as distinguishing main idea from details. Students also learn speaking skills, such as restating main ideas, asking questions, and exchanging information.

Recommended: It is recommended that the student has completed higher levels of Adult Education ESL courses.

ESL 532 is a non-credit academic intermediate-low reading and writing skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn writing techniques and grammar for composing sentences and short paragraphs. Students also study reading and vocabulary skills and strategies for the literal and critical comprehension of intermediate level ESL texts.

ESL students will study English grammar and syntactic structure at the intermediate level of language proficiency. Students will acquire skills in the use of grammar structures such as verb phrases, noun phrases, modification structures, and various sentence structures to make meaningful context and express meaning appropriately and accurately in oral and written discourse. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 322 and ESL 208 is strongly recommended.

ESL students will study English grammar and syntactic structure at the low-advanced level of proficiency. Students will explore the use of these structures in varying discourse contexts and for varied rhetorical purposes. Focus will be on expanding awareness and use of grammar and syntactic structures to express meaning accurately in oral and written discourse. Students will refine editing and revision skills.

Recommended: It is recommended that the student has completed higher levels of Adult Education ESL courses.

Students study listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for a variety of tasks associated with workplaces. This course is designed for the proposed noncredit Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) Pathway Program. Vocabulary used in this course will be specifically geared towards the area this is course offered for.

This section is held at the SJCC Milpitas Extension: 1450 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035. This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx

Students survey the African American experience in the United States. Students will critically examine past, present, and evolving socio-political, economic, and cultural dynamics that help to create African American culture.

Students will critically explore the phenomena of race and ethnicity in the history of the United States. Examining the socio-political realities of power, students analyze the processes by which racial stratification occur. Particular emphasis is placed on the socio-historical experiences of major, subordinate ethnic groups in America --African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. Students critically analyze major theoretical approaches to understanding the circumstances that have shaped present race relations in America and various Ethnic Studies paradigms.

Students study the development of Mexican and Chicana/o culture in Mexico and the United States Southwest including theory, an analysis of the concept of culture and its application to the Mexican and Chicano community. Cultural expression as well as the socio-cultural realities in the study of people of Mexican origin will be emphasized. Other areas of interest include historical influences on art, language, music, folklore, and lifestyles of Chicanas/os in the United States Southwest.

Students will survey the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the Mexican American experience within the context of U.S. history from the pre-Columbian era to Reconstruction. Students will also critically analyze the roles and contributions that Mexican Americans have played in the development of the United States with comparisons to other groups. ETH 037A, along with ETH 037B, satisfies the District requirements in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement.

Students will survey the social, poltical, economic, and cultural history of the Mexican American experience within the context of U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present. Students will also analyze roles and contributions that Mexican Americans have played in the development of the United States and California, and with comparisons to other groups. ETH 037B, along with ETH 037A, satisfies the District requirements in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement.

Students will analyze the transition and adaptation of the Vietnamese American community in the context of history, culture, family, religion, education, career, community leadership and internal politics by examining the experiences of Vietnamese Americans who have resettled in the United States since the Vietnam War ended in the mid '70s.

Individual or small groups of students, with previous course work in the discipline, who would benefit from Independent Study under the direction of faculty members in specific or related disciplines, may develop individualized learning contracts designed to enhance their individual instructional programs. The students and the faculty member in consultation with the Division Dean will determine appropriate learning objectives and activities as well as the numbers of units to be earned. Instructions and the Learning Contract forms are available in the Division Office. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 units across all disciplines.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 and READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better

Students are introduced to basic nutrition principles, including physiological, psychological, and sociological considerations. Students will analyze the human diet in relation to health, lifestyle choices, personal behaviors, and disease prevention. Individual recommended nutrient intake, the body's use of nutrients, and optimum dietary health across the lifespan will be discussed. Students will also examine the influence of culture, food supply, food choices, and nutritional status, as well as socioeconomic conditions, food fads, and diet misinformation.

Prerequisite: (ENGL 092 and READ 101) or ESL 091; all with C or better

Students will study the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. The physical, social-emotional, and cognitive aspects of development are explored. This course is required for ECE majors and recommended for nursing and psychology majors, and anyone wanting to understand the development of children.

Recommended: Mechanical aptitude, and good command of communication skills.

Students are introduced to industrial maintenance and operations including OSHA-approved industrial safety procedures and practices. Students acquire knowledge in and apply the use of basic tools and specialized equipment for use in lubrication, maintenance, electrical operation, and repair for industrial facilities equipment.

Students are introduced to the concepts of electricity and its safe use as commonly used in large facilities. These concepts will include single phase and three phase generation, electrical distribution, single phase motors, electrical efficiency, and power factor correction.

The student will learn to identify, maintain, and operate small and large heating systems used in commercial, institutional, and industrial applications. Types of equipment include hot water, low-pressure and high-pressure steam boilers, auxiliary, safety and flame safeguard controls, steam traps, condensate return, and water treatment systems. Safe and efficient operation of boilers and related central plant machinery and equipment will be emphasized.

Recommended: It is helpful to have experience using a PC and completed CIS 041

Students will study principles of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) operation. Students learn control applications using PLCs in a systematic approach involving problem analysis, ladder diagrams, selection of PLC input and output modules, programming logic functions, and testing. Students will focus on implementation of simple applications in the laboratory.

Students develop elementary skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Students will acquire vocabulary, structures and patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written French at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Novice Mid to Novice High sub-levels. The course provides insights into the diversity of French and francophone cultures and civilizations.

Students study the earth's physical environment with focus on atmosphere, weather, climate, internal and external landform formation, vegetation, human-caused changes, and the interrelationship among these elements. The spatial location of unique landscapes will be explored with maps, globes, mapping exercises, and possibly a field trip.

Students are introduced to geologic processes related to volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, erosion, tsunami, and Earth resources. The relationship of these processes to each other and to overarching geologic concepts, such as plate tectonics, the rock cycle and the water cycle will be examined. Major focuses include the impact these processes have on civilization and communicating geologic concepts. The scientific method is illustrated as it relates to analyzing geologic problems. GEOL 010 taken with GEOL 010L meets the lab science requirement for graduation/transfer.

Students will study minerals, rocks, and sediments and the processes that form them. These and other geologic processes will be related to plate tectonics, the rock cycle and the water cycle. A major focus is on using the scientific method to study these geologic processes and concepts. Projects will include using technology to conduct experiments that model geologic processes, interpreting maps and other images, and studying geologic processes in the field. Fieldtrip(s) will be required. GEOL 010 taken with GEOL 010L meets the lab science requirement for graduation/transfer.

This is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) section. If there is a required textbook, you will be able to access it online for free. To find out more about these courses and their availability, visit the ZTC webpage: http://www.sjcc.edu/Library/Pages/ztc.aspx